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Indonesia’s Mount Semeru erupts, spews ash 1,000m high and sends 4.5km pyroclastic flow
JAKARTA, June 19 — Indonesia’s Mount Semeru erupted this morning, generating a pyroclastic flow that moved as far as 4.5 kilometres. The mountain’s Observation Post officer Mukdas Sofian said the […]
Cambodian court upholds political ban on Opposition politician
PHNOM PENH, June 19 — Cambodia’s top court suspended today a prison sentence handed to opposition politician Rong Chhun but upheld a ban on him running for office, his lawyer […]
Beijing calls UK jailing of Chinese‑Britons for spying ‘a political farce’
BEIJING, June 19 — China called Britain’s jailing of two dual Chinese-British nationals for spying on behalf of Beijing “a classic political farce” today, urging the country to rectify its […]
Thai court jails man for 18 months over royal Facebook comment, rights group says
BANGKOK, June 19 — A Thai court sentenced a man to 18 months in prison for royal defamation over a comment posted in a Facebook group discussing the monarchy, a […]
Switzerland says US-Iran talks called off today after Vance cancels trip
GENEVA, June 19 — Talks that had been planned for today between the United States and Iran at the Burgenstock mountaintop resort in Switzerland will not take place, according to […]
US cancels Vance trip for Iran peace talks amid confusion over Geneva ceremony and fragile truce
US Vice President Vance no longer travelling to Geneva Vance warns Israel after strikes in Lebanon Khamenei signals peace talks will not be easy WASHINGTON, June 19 — US Vice […]
Meta lobbies US Congress for child‑harm lawsuit immunity in Kids Online Safety Act talks, critics warn of sweeping shield
Bill aims to make online platforms use care in features that could harm children Meta-supported provision would grant immunity from child-harm lawsuits Meta, YouTube found liable for US$6 million (RM230 […]
UK Labour’s Andy Burnham wins Makerfield seat, clearing path to challenge PM Starmer
WIGAN (England), June 19 — Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham will return to Britain’s parliament after winning an election in the north of England today, removing a key obstacle to […]
Traffic flows through Hormuz as US–Iran deal takes effect, but doubts linger as Khamenei warns talks will not be easy
Oil hits lowest level since March 2 Vance warns Israel after strikes in Lebanon Khamenei signals upcoming talks will not be easy WASHINGTON, June 19 — Oil tankers sailed through […]
Republicans blast Trump’s Iran deal as details emerge, calling it ‘worst foreign policy blunder’ as president lashes out at ‘these fools’
Deal called ‘worst foreign policy blunder’ Trump calls critics “Fools,” cites higher stock prices Some conservative commentators question memorandum Memorandum kicks off two-month negotiation period WASHINGTON, June 19 — US […]